I have found myself in a bad situation, and my current apartment has been nothing but problems. I've stuck it out for a year, but I've finally reached my breaking point. This apartment was moved into out of desperation, and I've lost a lot of vital energy this past year because of it.

My current roommates are reinforcing bad behavior in each other, and alcoholism is becoming a pronounced problem (among other things).

I have to get out of this situation, ASAP. I'm looking for a studio... read more

I haven't seen Brian in two and half years. I haven't spent a holiday with a family member in at least that long. My only family in the Portland area is a JW, and they don't celebrate holidays. And we don't talk anymore. I'm not "in the truth".

So... Brian is bringing his girlfriend. I don't even know her name, have never met her. I don't talk to my brother much, and it's usually a little awkward. We haven't been friends since he lived in L.A. five or six years ago. It was kind of ... read more

I fell while riding my bike Tuesday night, and knocked up my left elbow and wrist. Which isn't so bad, all by itself.

But the problem is that my wrist is not improving. I'm beginning to suspect that it might be fractured, and I have to go to the doctor and get checked out.

So. I can hardly get dressed properly in the morning, and can't function well at work (typing is a challenge, even)... so I can't imagine riding a bike around the playa, setting up a tent, carrying water, opening ... read more